OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

The Office of the Municipal Prosecutor represents the state of New Jersey in the prosecution of all downgraded felonies, misdemeanors (referred to under New Jersey law as “disorderly person offenses”), traffic and transit violations, and city and county ordinances in Jersey City. The office also prosecutes quality of life violations relating to sanitation, housing code, and landlord/tenant issues. Over 5,000 cases are heard before the municipal courts of Jersey City each month, and our municipal prosecutors handle each case with integrity, fairness, and a commitment to justice.

Since July 2, 2018, the office has been led by Chief Prosecutor Jake Hudnut. Chief Prosecutor Hudnut is committed to leading a progressive, problem-solving prosecutors office focused on giving a “fair shake” to every defendant and complainant who stand before the city’s courts.